"When I See You Smile" is a song written by Diane Warren and performed by American-British glam metal band Bad English. It was released on August 30, 1989, as the second single from their self-titled debut album (1989). The power ballad is the band's most successful song, reaching number-one in both the United States and Canada.
Music video In the video the band are performing on a stage, which contains close-up shots of its members. The footage was taken at one of their arena concerts. It shows Jonathan Cain's distinctive synthesizer opening and moves into the soft initial vocal work of John Waite. The tempo picks up with Deen Castronovo's drum work and Neal Schon's trademark guitar during which Waite becomes more emphatic vocally; the song finishes with Waite's soft vocals. The video was directed by Jonathan Cain.
Track listings 7-inch, cassette, and mini-CD single "When I See You Smile" – 4:16 "Rockin' Horse" – 5:26
12-inch and CD single "When I See You Smile" – 4:17 "Tough Times Don't Last" – 4:40 "Rockin' Horse" – 5:28
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1989–1990)Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (1989)PositionCanada Top Singles (RPM)38US Billboard Hot 10034 Chart (1990)PositionAustralia (ARIA)21
Certifications
Release history RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United StatesAugust 30, 1989EpicUnited KingdomNovember 6, 1989November 13, 198912-inch vinyl with patchDecember 4, 19897-inch picture discJapanDecember 7, 1989Mini-CD
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